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Erasing the OS

bstedne18
By bstedne18
Dec 6, 2007
  1. I have windows XP on a PC, and I'm trying to take it off. I booted from the XP CD, and am at the set-up. This is where I become lost. Any advice? I heard it wasn't that hard, but then again, I'm not a computer wiz.
     
    bstedne18, Dec 6, 2007
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  2. Rik

    Rik Banned Posts: 4,985

    What exactly are you trying to do and why?
     
    Rik, Dec 6, 2007
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  3. Daveskater

    Daveskater Banned Posts: 2,031

    What are you trying to replace it with?
     
    Daveskater, Dec 6, 2007
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  4. jobeard

    jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 13,650   +366

    the answer to your question is: Format the HD OR reformat the partition.

    the system will no longer boot AND all data WILL be lost.
     
    jobeard, Dec 6, 2007
    #4
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